Lexical Definition
κοσμοκράτωρ kosmokrátōr (kos-mok-fat'-ore) world power G:N-M
from κόσμος and κρατέω
ruler.
- a world-ruler, an epithet of Satan
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| κοσμοκράτορασ | cosmic powers | Eph.6.12 |
Abbott-Smith
*† κοσμοκράτωρ, -ορος, ὁ (< κόσμος, κρατέω),
1. in Orphic hymns, al. (v. AR, Eph 6:12), a ruler of the whole world (and so in Rabbinic writings: קוֺזמוֺקְרָטוֺר).
2. a ruler of this world (in contrast to παντοκράτωρ): οἱ κ. τ. σκότους τούτου, the rulers of this dark world, Eph 6:12.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ephesians | 6:12 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
κοσμοκράτωρ-κράτωρ [ᾰ], ορος, ὁ,
lord of the world, epithet of οὐρανός, [Refs 5th c.AD+]
__2 of the Emperors, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__3 Astrology texts, ruler of the κόσμος, i.e. planet, [Refs 2nd c.AD+]; οἱ κ. τοῦ σκότους τούτου the cosmic rulers of this sinful world, [NT+4th c.AD+]
LSJ Scripture Refs: Eph.6.12